When to replace the Brake Pads on your OPEL ASTRA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 CNG Turbo (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.7 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.7 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 CNG (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.2 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.0 (M75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 1.6 (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 OPC (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.2 DTI 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.2 DTI 16V (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 1.6 CNG (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 2.0 OPC (F75), OPEL Zafira A (T98) 1.8 16V (F75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport LPG (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport (E75), OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98) 1.7 CDTI (F35), OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98) 1.4 (F35), OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98) 1.2 16V (F35), OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98) 1.6 (F35), OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98) 1.8 16V (F35), OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98) 2.0 16V (F35), OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98) 1.7 TD (F35), OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98) 2.0 OPC (F35), OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98) 1.6 CNG (F35), OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98) 2.2 16V (F35), OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98) 2.2 DTI (F35), OPEL Astra G Caravan (T98) 2.0 OPC (F35), OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98) 1.7 TD (F69), OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98) 1.6 (F69), OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98) 1.8 16V (F69), OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98) 1.2 16V (F69), OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98) 2.2 DTI (F69), OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98) 2.0 16V (F69), OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98) 1.4 (F69), OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98) 2.2 16V (F69), OPEL Astra G Saloon (T98) 1.7 CDTI (F69), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.7 CDTI (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.2 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.2 DTI (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.0 16V OPC (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.7 TD (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 2.0 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.4 (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.8 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.6 (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G CC (T98) 1.2 16V (F08, F48), OPEL Astra G Coupe (T98) 2.0 16V Turbo (F07), OPEL Astra G Coupe (T98) 1.8 16V (F07), OPEL Astra G Coupe (T98) 2.0 16V Turbo (F07), OPEL ASTRA G Convertible (F67) 2.0 OPC (F67), OPEL ASTRA G Convertible (F67) 2.0 16V Turbo (F67), OPEL ASTRA G Convertible (F67) 2.2 16V (F67), OPEL ASTRA G Convertible (F67) 1.8 16V (F67), OPEL ASTRA G Convertible (F67) 1.6 16V (F67), OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70) 1.7 TD (F70), OPEL ASTRA G Box (F70) 1.6 (F70), OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.4 16V, OPEL COMBO Box Body / Estate 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.3 CDTI 16V, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.6 CNG, OPEL COMBO Tour 1.7 CDTI 16V View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake pads on OPEL ASTRA H Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Pads for Astra H Saloon (A04) and other OPEL models
Tools
Replacement: brake pads – Opel Astra H saloon. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # Е11
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake pads – Opel Astra H saloon. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Opel Astra H saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 4
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Opel Astra H saloon
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a drive socket #E11. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: brake pads – Opel Astra H saloon. Professionals recommend:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the brake pads.
    Replacement: brake pads – Opel Astra H saloon. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake pads – Opel Astra H saloon. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  13. Step 14
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    Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake pads – Opel Astra H saloon. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  14. Step 15
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
  15. Step 16
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    Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
    Replacement: brake pads – Opel Astra H saloon. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
  16. Step 17
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    Install new brake pads.
    Replacement: brake pads – Opel Astra H saloon. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.
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